1 . Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, "The British are the only people who like to be told how bad things are." This is definitely true of British comedy. Most people think humor is about happy things, but for the British, the opposite is true. We love to use our cruel sense of humor to complain and be negative.

British comedy, for example, draws a fine line between comedy and tragedy（悲剧）. BBC's The Office is a TV show, famous for its dry humor. The main character, David Brent, is a foolish man, and the show's comedy comes from his delusions. For example, he often tells himself that he is loved by everyone but the viewer can see that everyone hates him.

Stupid characters for the audience to laugh at are an old tradition in Britain. In Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, the character Malvolio is an old man whom people play tricks on. The audience will laugh away, although the reality is that this man is a truly tragic individual.

This side of British humor is reflected in friendships as well. At university, my friends and I would always laugh at one another. I had an American friend who actually found this sarcasm（挖苦）quite upsetting. She didn't realize that in Britain, the better friends you are with someone, the more you laugh at them.

This approach—laughing at everything—may sound rather depressing（让人郁闷的）, but our strange humor played a big part in British history. In World War II, along with a stiff upper lip（坚定沉着）, the British got through it by laughing. What else was there to do?

There is a saying in English: "Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and you cry alone." If you are ever on the receiving end of British sarcasm, you may feel like crying, but it's best to just laugh it off!

1. How is British humor special?

A．It is often surprising and boring.

B．It is often about negative things.

C．It often laughs at happy people.

D．It often makes happy things depressing.

2. From paragraph 2-5 we can know that         .

A．British people will not laugh at their good friends

B．there is a great difference between comedy and tragedy

C．stupid people are often treated well in Shakespeare's plays

D．British humor used to give people courage in face of sufferings

3. How does the author advise people to react to British humor?

A．Keep silent.

B．Cry as you like.

C．Don't take it seriously.

D．Try to hold back your laughter.

2 . 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Gary即将回国，他想送给母亲可以代表中国文化的礼物。请你给他写一封邮件，向他推荐一个或两个礼物。内容包括:
1. 推荐礼物；
2. 推荐理由。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . 应用文写作

Suppose you are Li Hua. You are at a Chinese Art Festival. Please do a live broadcast(直播) to introduce one or two of the following art forms to your friend Eric in New Zealand. (The beginning is given and 80 words or so are expected.)

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4 . Hanfu is a traditional robe(长袍) of the Han people, which has a history of thousands of years in China. The number of people adopting the ancient style of dress in modern times has. grown significantly these days. The hanfu clothing industry is now worth one billion yuan(US$140.7 million).     1     However, it may be too early to call it a “revival”(复兴).

    2     And it sounds impressive that about 2.2 million people in China wear hanfu. But considering that the clothing retail(零售) industry was worth 1.92 trillion yuan in 2017, one billion yuan is a small number. Similarly, 2.2 million seems a small number considering that China’s population is more than 1.3 billion.

Having played a major role in China’s clothing history, hanfu remained popular until the late 1600s.     3     After pursuing Western fashion, it’s natural that Chinese people are returning to traditional clothing in search of their cultural identity.

But what is the obstacle of hanfu’s revival, despite people’s love for it?     4     The hanfu trend appeared five years ago, so the industry is quite young. And many tailors are still learning how best to make hanfu from historical TV dramas and so on. But most of these historical dramas are fictional, as are many of the clothes the characters wear.

Short-video and live-streaming apps are the other sources that promote the hanfu culture. But most of these live streamers have their own shops.     5     To fulfill their selfish interests, those behind the short videos and live-streaming blame one another instead of working together to revive the hanfu culture.

If these live-streamers really want to develop the hanfu culture, they should change their attitude and work together for the betterment of the hanfu industry.

A．One billion yuan is a huge figure.

B．The lack of a standard seems to be the main problem.

C．The popularity of hanfu reflects the diversity of Chinese culture.

D．This means they promote hanfu culture to increase their own profits.

E．Even the traditional Korean and Japanese costumes originated from it.

F．This has prompted many to say it symbolizes the revival of Han or hanfu culture.

G．It is natural for Chinese people to show their love for traditional culture by wearing hanfu.

5 . 假定你是李华，暑假将至，请你按照英语老师的要求，用英文写一份暑期计划。内容包括：
1. 完成暑期作业；
2. 读一本英文小说；
3. 学游泳。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

My Summer Vacation Plan

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6 . The UK's music festivals are world famous but there are plenty more to celebrate in the country.

Burns Night, Scotland

On 25 January, Scots celebrate the life and works of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns by holding a special Burns Supper. This can be a chance for friends to get together with a huge formal dinner. Guests take it in turn to recite Burns' poems or sing one of his songs.

Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Wales

For 10 days each May, the small town of Hay on-Wye on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales is filled with writers, filmmakers, musicians, and people who come to hear them talk and exchange ideas. The festival celebrates great writing of all genres (体裁) and it all takes place in a village in the town.

Camp Festival, Dorset

As a branch of a festival held in Dorset, it's one of the best family festivals in the UK Held every year in the grounds of the historic Lulworth Castle in Dorset, the festival includes top live music acts, but as the organizer say, “kids are king” at Camp Festival, with a wide variety of entertainment, workshops and fun for kids. The 2020 Camp Festival takes place from 25 to 28 July.

Guy Fawkes Day or “Bonfire Night”

All over the UK on 5 November, the British light bonfires and set off fireworks in their back gardens or, more commonly these days, at organized events in public parks. They celebrate the Catholic Guy Fawkes' failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament (议会院) on 5 November, 1605.

1. Which festivals are related to literature (文学)?

A．Hay Festival and Camp Festival.	B．Bums Night and Hay Festival.
C．Burs Night and Guy Fawkes Day.	D．Camp Festival and Guy Fawkes Day.

2. When does the festival most attractive to children take place?

A．In July.

B．In May.

C．In January.

D．In November.

3. What does Guy Fawkes Day celebrate?

A．An impressive building.	B．A successful adventure.
C．An organized game.	D．A historical event.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Thanksgiving, as we know, was invented by a lady named Sarah Joseph Hale during    1     nineteenth century. She was a book editor and wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb. She came across a book which had a passage that described a fantastic meal     2    (it) writer had following a fantastic harvest. This     3    (include) four huge turkeys that were shared with Native Americans of the Wampanoag Tribe. The passage inspired her enough    4    (fill) magazines with recipes for pumpkin pie and stuffed turkey that were to be used for celebrations. It needs to be noted that nowhere in the passage was the    5     ( tradition) Thanksgiving food mentioned. Several articles, also    6    (write) by her, mentioned how important it was to recognize the day. Her writings acted as an inspiration for many decorated     7    (story) as well as paintings on the subject of the first Thanksgiving meal. For five years she also sent letters to Abraham Lincoln appealing    8     the government to mark it as a federal holiday. It was in 1863    9    the first official Thanksgiving announcement was made by Lincoln thus    10    (make) it an official holiday.

8 . Music and art festivals are fun and exciting events. If you're panning to go to a festival, it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure that you re safe and have a good time.

■Bring clothes to keep warm or cool

In addition to your fun festival clothing, pack a raincoat, some light tank tops, and a sweater or sweatshirt. Don't forget longer pants for cool evenings or bad weather. In general, it's best to leave your umbrella at home because they can be dangerous in large crowds.

■Get a cheap tent and sleeping bag for multi - day festivals

A majority of people end up throwing their tent away after long festivals, since they normally break from the use. Pick up a less expensive tent with enough room for you and your friends and pack a comfortable seeping bag for yourself, 1f you don't want to camp at the festival, remember to book an AirBnb or a hotel room nearby!

■Place a first aid kit in a proper place

Before the festival, buy a small first aid kit with band aids, and any medication that you need to take, in case you get minor injuries or a headache. Keep it in a proper place that's easily accessible, like your tent or car.

1. Why should umbrellas be left at home?

A．They take up too much space.	B．The weather will be terrible.
C．They might hurt someone.	D．Travelers prefer raincoats,

2. What do most people do with tents after festivals?

A．Sell them.

B．Return them.

C．Pack them up.

D．Throw them away.

3. What is suggested about the first aid kit?

A．It should be put at hand.	B．It ought to be big enough.
C．It must contain all medicines.	D．It has to be placed in the car.

9 . 假定你是高中生李华，你的英国朋友Peter希望了解中药(traditional Chinese medicine)，请给他写一封邮件。
内容包括：
1. 中药的历史与种类；
2. 用途与好处。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Peter,
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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

10 . When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Here are some British etiquette(礼仪) and customs international students ought to know.

Visiting

In most houses in Britain, the doors are usually kept closed. It is customary to visit people at a pre-arranged time and day. Usually, people are not comfortable if you just drop in. Nevertheless, if someone says to drop in at any time, feel free to do so as long as it is not in the middle of the night. When you go into someone's house, do take your hat off (men only). It is impolite for men to wear hats indoors especially in churches.

Greeting

In Britain, the handshake is a common form of greeting. When you meet people for the first time, it is normal to shake hands. A firm handshake is the norm(标准); there are no issues over gender in Britain. The usual formal greeting is ''How do you do? '' and a firm hand shake, but with a lighter touch between men and women. In Britain, unlike some other European countries, it is unusual to embrace or kiss the other person (unless they are family or a very close friend).

Gifts

During birthday and Christmas celebrations, it is common for the British to exchange gifts between family members and close friends. The gift doesn’t need to be expensive, but it should usually show an attempt to find something that is related to the recipient's(接受者) interests. When invited to someone's home, it is normal to take along a box of good chocolates, a bottle of good wine or a bunch of beautiful flowers. Note that gifts are opened when received.

Punctuality

The British are generally punctual(守时的), especially the scots. The British consider it impolite if you turn up late for an appointment. In most cases, the people you are meeting will be on time, call even if you will be 5 minutes later than you've promised. If you have been late or fail to keep your appointment, make an effort to contact the person to let them know. It is a good idea to telephone and offer your apologies.

1. What do the British men usually do when they meet for the first time?

A．Embrace or kiss each other.	B．shake hands firmly.
C．Bring an expensive gift.	D．Take off their hats immediately.

2. What present may the author recommend you if you attend a birthday party in Britain?

A．A book the receiver is interested in.	B．A pet that you think is cute.
C．A red envelope with some money.	D．A fantastic and expensive bike.

3. Which of the following may be considered not polite for visiting British people?

A．Visit them at a scheduled time.	B．Show up on time instead of arriving earlier.
C．Phone to tell them if one will be late.	D．Pay an unexpected visit to give them a surprise.